Tig torch finger eliminator

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the Tig Finger Eliminator is to eliminate the use of the welder&#39;s finger in all position of welding. It will allow your hand to be more stable, as well as lessen the friction on your wrist and shoulders. It will also eliminate the changing of gas cup when welding a root, hot filler, or a cap on heavy wall pipes. It takes all the work out of walking the cup in all positions. It gives you a maximum gas coverage and heat flow. It will also speed up your welding time. It also lessens tungsten electrodes contaminations. The Eliminator will come in two sizes to fit the wp26-F and the WP17-finger tig torches. It is made of Velcro straps, which is connected to the handle base plate, with rivets. The base handle plate is welded to the base extension, The base extension is connected to the ball unit by a weld. The ball unit has a ball at the tip, which has a spring to allow pressure on the ball. To use the Eliminator, attach it to the handle of the tig torch with the Velcro straps. Place the ball part of the Eliminator onto the weld surface. After ignition have been establish, by using the ball, begin to work torch head in the desired area that you want to weld.

[0001] The Tig Torch Finger Eliminator comes in two sizes to fit the WP26-F and the WP17-F Tig torches. The Finger Eliminator is made of; Velcro straps, which is connected to the handle base plate with rivets. The base handle plate is welded to the base extension. The base extension is connected to the ball unit by a weld. The ball unit has a ball at the tip, which has a spring to allow pressure on the ball.

[0002] To use the Tig Torch Finger Eliminator, attach the Tig Torch Finger Eliminator to the handle of the tig torch with the Velcro straps. Place the ball part of the Eliminator onto the weld surface. After ignition has been established, by using the ball, begin to work torch head in the desired area that you want to weld.

[0003] It is used to eliminate the use of your finger, in all positions. It allows your hand to be more stable, as well as lessen the friction on your wrist and shoulders. It allows you to run stringers in all position without putting friction on your wrist and shoulders. It also eliminates the changing of gas cup when welding a root, hot filler or a cap on heavy wall pipes. It takes all the work out of walking the cup in all positions. It gives you a maximum gas coverage and heat flow. It speeds up your welding time. By using the Finger Eliminator it lessens tungsten electrodes contamination. 

What I Gerald C. Romar claim as my invention is the tool itself.
 1. The Torch Finger Eliminator, itself is a new product. The Torch Finger Eliminator goes on the handle of the tig torch. The Torch Finger Eliminator is removable. 